BSB40120 – CRICOS: 107654F
CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS

BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (CRICOS Code: 107654F)
Duration: 52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
Course Fees: $12,500 AUD
Material Fees: $650 AUD
Enrolment Fees: $250 AUD
Delivery Mode: This program is delivered face to face.
Study Load:Minimum 20 hours per week.
Entry Requirement:
Illoura College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities.
Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
Code | Title | Core / Elective |
---|---|---|
BSBCRT411 | Apply critical thinking to work practices | Core |
BSBTEC404 | Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment | Core |
BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships | Core |
BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | Core |
BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | Core |
BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace | Core |
BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
BSBCMM411 | Make presentations | Elective |
BSBOPS405 | Organise business meetings | Elective |
BSBSUS411 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | Elective |
Training and assessment information:
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 40 study weeks (4 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real life workplace.
In addition to classroom based learning, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.
Course progress and attendance:
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Course credit:
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at https://illoura.edu.au
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
Student support:
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC:
Minimum requirements | |
Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor
Microsoft Windows 10 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
RAM | 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space |
Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
MacOS:
Minimum requirements | |
Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
Operating system | MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave). |
RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
Graphics processor acceleration requirements | OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
Name of software | Associated costs | |
Office 365 | $129 annually | https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office |
Laptop details | Associated costs | |
Any laptop that meets the specifications above | $450 (approximate only) | Various |
The costs for this course are as follows:
Course fee | Tuition fee: AUD $12,500
Enrolment fee: $250 Material fee: $650 |
Non-tuition fees | May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at https://illoura.edu.au |
Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information in Resource requirements.
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Illoura College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.
Intakes 2023
Term 2 2023 Monday, 10 April 2023
Term 3 2023 Monday, 3 July 2023
Term 4 2023 Monday, 25 September 2023
Intakes 2024
Term 1 2024 Monday, 15 January 2024
Term 2 2024 Monday, 8 April 2024
Term 3 2024 Monday, 1 July 2024
Term 4 2024 Monday, 23 September 2024
Intakes 2025
Term 1 2025 Monday, 13 January 2025
Term 2 2025 Monday, 7 April 2025
Term 3 2025 Monday, 30 June 2025
Term 4 2025 Monday, 22 September 2025
Intakes 2026
Term 1 2026 Monday, 12 January 2026
Term 2 2026 Monday, 6 April 2026
Term 3 2026 Monday, 29 June 2026
Term 4 2026 Monday, 21 September 2026
Intakes 2027
Term 1 2027 Monday, 11 January 2027
Term 2 2027 Monday, 5 April 2027
Term 3 2027 Monday, 28 June 2027
Term 4 2027 Monday, 20 September 2027
Intakes 2028
Term 1 2028 Monday, 10 January 2028
Term 2 2028 Monday, 3 April 2028
Term 3 2028 Monday, 26 June 2028
Term 4 2028 Monday, 18 September 2028
Intakes 2029
Term 1 2029 Monday, 8 January 2029
Term 2 2029 Monday, 2 April 2029
Term 3 2029 Monday, 25 June 2029
Term 4 2029Monday, 17 September 2029
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in business
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of business industry areas. Further education pathways may include the BSB50120 Diploma of Business.
How can you apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:
- High School Certificate
- proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where to from here?
If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with Illoura College International Student Handbook.
